Landfill Leachate & Liquid Waste Management Solutions
Reliable treatment. Regulatory compliance. Scalable capacity for variable waste streams.
Valicor supports municipal, industrial, and privately operated landfills across the United States with compliant leachate treatment, bulk liquid disposal, and wastewater management services. Our nationwide network of centralized wastewater treatment (CWT) facilities helps landfill operators manage complex, high-strength, and highly variable leachate streams while protecting permits, reducing risk, and maintaining uninterrupted operations.
From municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills to construction & demolition (C&D) and industrial landfills, Valicor provides dependable liquid waste solutions tailored to landfill operations.
Why Liquid Waste Management Matters for Landfills
Landfills generate challenging liquid waste streams that require careful handling, treatment, and documentation to remain compliant with federal, state, and local regulations. Common operational drivers include:
- Landfill leachate generation from precipitation, waste decomposition, and liner systems
- High-strength organic and inorganic contaminants (COD, ammonia, metals)
- Seasonal variability in leachate volume and composition
- Limited on-site treatment capacity or permit constraints
- PFAS, metals, and emerging contaminants (site-specific)
- Stormwater and emergency overflow events
- Groundwater remediation and collection systems
As regulatory scrutiny increases and disposal options tighten, landfill operators must rely on experienced partners to ensure leachate and liquid wastes are managed safely, compliantly, and cost-effectively.
Valicor provides purpose-built solutions designed specifically for landfill leachate challenges.
Comprehensive Wastewater Solutions for Landfills
Landfill Leachate Treatment (CWT)
Advanced centralized wastewater treatment for a wide range of landfill leachate, including:
- High-strength organic leachate
- Ammonia-rich wastewater
- Metals-containing leachate
- Variable and seasonal flow volumes
- Stabilized and aged leachate
- Site-specific acceptance for emerging contaminants
Hazardous Wastewater Management
Valicor provides compliant solutions for:
- RCRA-regulated liquid wastes
- Landfill liquids with hazardous characteristics
- Special waste streams requiring documentation and profiling
Sustainability & Resource Recovery
Opportunities may include:
- Recovery and recycling of select liquid waste streams
- Support for sustainability and ESG goals
- Reduction of landfill operator risk and long-term liability
Bulk Liquid Disposal
Safe, compliant disposal or treatment of:
- Leachate transported by tanker
- Sump liquids and tank cleanouts
- Stormwater and overflow liquids
- Groundwater remediation wastewater
Transportation & Logistics
Reliable nationwide movement of landfill liquids:
- Vacuum trucks and bulk tankers
- High-volume and scheduled routes
- Emergency and overflow response
- Full tracking, manifesting, and compliance documentation
Sustainability & Resource Recovery for Landfills
Valicor supports landfills in improving environmental performance through:
- Oil recovery and reuse (depending on material/stream)
- Additional separation processes
- Water reuse and recycling
- Waste minimization strategies
We help companies align with corporate sustainability goals, ESG reporting, and circular-economy initiatives.
Landfills Find a Dedicated Partner in Valicor
“It’s refreshing to work with such a responsible and dedicated partner,” says the landfill manager. We’ve been working with Valicor for over five years now.
They’ve been doing a fantastic job.”
Supporting Landfill Operations
Valicor works with a wide range of landfill operators and waste management organizations, including:
- Municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills
- Industrial waste landfills
- Construction & demolition (C&D) landfills
- Special waste landfills
- Privately owned and municipally operated facilities
- Regional waste authorities
- Waste hauling and landfill management companies
- Closed landfill remediation projects
- Legacy site management and post-closure care
Common Landfill Waste Streams
Landfill liquid wastes can vary widely in strength and composition. Valicor manages:
- Landfill leachate (young, mature, and stabilized)
- High-COD/BOD leachate
- Ammonia-rich wastewater
- Leachate containing metals and salts
- Contaminated stormwater and runoff
- Groundwater remediation wastewater
- Tank cleanouts and sump liquids
- Treatment residuals and process wastewater
- Emergency and overflow liquids
- Site-specific acceptance for PFAS or emerging contaminants
Valicor's Services Go Beyond Simply Treating Waste
Regulatory Pressure & Compliance
- NPDES discharge limits
- RCRA hazardous waste requirements
- Local POTW restrictions
- Documentation and manifest accuracy
Cost & Operational Efficiency
- Optimizing internal treatment costs
- Streamlining plant operations
- Avoiding unplanned downtime
- Managing variable waste chemistry with predictable pricing
Environmental & ESG Goals
- Lowering waste disposal impacts
- Increasing resource recovery
- Reducing GHG emissions through optimized logistics
Nationwide Coverage for Landfill Operators
Valicor operates one of North America’s largest networks of centralized wastewater treatment facilities. We support landfill operations nationwide, servicing customers within a 200-mile radius of every Valicor location.
Whether you manage a single landfill or oversee a regional network of sites, Valicor delivers consistent, compliant leachate treatment and liquid waste solutions—without interrupting daily operations.
Regions We Serve
Midwest Region
Supporting major landfill operations and waste corridors across:
- Cincinnati
- Dayton
- Columbus
- Cleveland
- Toledo
- Detroit
- Ann Arbor
- Indianapolis
- Fort Wayne
- South Bend
- Northern & Central Kentucky landfill corridor
Southeast Region
Serving landfill operators in:
- Nashville
- Huntsville
- Birmingham
- Chattanooga
- Memphis
- Louisville
- Lexington
- Western Georgia & Eastern Mississippi
Texas & South-Central Region
Coverage for high-volume landfill and waste-handling corridors including:
- Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex
- Houston Metro & Gulf Coast
- Waco
- Longview & Tyler
- Texarkana
- Shreveport
- Beaumont & Port Arthur
Mid-Atlantic Region
Service coverage includes:
- Baltimore
- Washington, D.C.
- Northern Virginia
- Frederick
- Hagerstown
- Harrisburg
- Southern Pennsylvania
- Eastern West Virginia
Rocky Mountain & Central Plains Region
Supporting landfill operations across:
- Denver
- Boulder
- Fort Collins
- Colorado Springs
- Greeley
- Cheyenne
- Southern Wyoming
- Western Kansas
Additional Service Regions
- Western Wisconsin
- Southern Illinois
- Western Pennsylvania
- Eastern Kentucky
- Northern Mississippi
- Missouri landfill corridor (Kansas City & St. Louis)
Our Facility Network
Alabama
Huntsville | North Alabama (Hanceville)
Arkansas
Colorado
Indiana
Kentucky
Burlington | Louisville – Port Rd | Louisville – Tucker Rd
Maryland
Williamsport – Elliott | Williamsport – Powerhouse | Westminster
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Ohio
Monroe | Dayton | Mansfield | Middletown – Cincinnati-Dayton Rd | Middletown – Lefferson Rd
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Extended Coverage Areas
These extended areas fall within approximately a 200-mile service radius of one or more Valicor facilities:
Major Metros: Atlanta, Nashville, St. Louis, Kansas City, Houston, Dallas, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, Detroit, Minneapolis–St. Paul, Baltimore, Washington DC, Denver, Oklahoma City, Memphis.
Industrial Corridors: Gulf Coast petrochemical corridor, Midwest manufacturing belt, Ohio River Valley industrial region, Central Texas manufacturing corridor, Northern Kentucky manufacturing zone, Southern Indiana industrial region, Colorado Front Range.
Multi-State Coverage Zones:
Southern Illinois, Eastern Missouri, Western Pennsylvania, Western Wisconsin, Northern Mississippi, Eastern Kentucky, Southern Ohio, Northern West Virginia, Central Maryland, Eastern Arkansas, Southern Michigan, Northern Texas, Western Tennessee.
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